Overview
Eppstein _ Ehlhalten wastewater treatment plant serves the Ehlhalten district in Hessen, Germany, with a population equivalent of 8,000. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Eppstein _ Ehlhalten wastewater treatment plant is located in the Ehlhalten district of Eppstein, in the Main-Taunus-Kreis region of Hessen, Germany. It serves a population equivalent of 8,000, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a German plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are designed to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Main River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this densely populated and industrialized region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Main River, which flows into the Rhine River and ultimately to the North Sea. The Rhine basin is a vital ecological corridor, supporting diverse aquatic species and serving as a major waterway for Europe. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive watershed, which faces pressures from agriculture, industry, and urban runoff.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Ehlhalten district of Eppstein, in the Main-Taunus-Kreis region of Hessen, Germany.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 8,000 people.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that flow into the Main River, a tributary of the Rhine River.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with possible additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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